Music, Where Are You

Friday, 03 May 2013 23:00 Written by  Ebony L. Morman

“I need new music!”

I sent that text early this morning to a close friend. Of course the response was laughter in the form of “LOL” but I was dead serious. It’s no laughing matter as far as I’m concerned.

I haven’t written anything in awhile, and I believe it’s because I’ve been so uninspired. Music usually gives me my inspiration. Music is my muse. Without it, it’s sad to say, but it takes quite a bit to get me going. Music and I have a great relationship. Clearly, I depend on it too much, and I wasn’t prepared for the down part of our roller coaster ride. Thus, my devastation even as I write this.

Although my commute is extremely shorter than it used to be, I still turn on my radio each morning to try to get at least one “feel good” song in before I take the day by storm. Imagine my disappointment when there’s “talk radio” glaring through the speakers and even worse, some “ratchet” nonsense that I can barely understand. I never thought I’d quote my grandmother but I find myself thinking “Turn all that noise down. I can barely think” each time I hear today’s “popular” music.

The older I get, the less patience I have for the new “music” I hear. If I never hear another word about clubs, partying, sex, “turning up,” money and anything else I missed, it would be too soon. I miss the good ol’ days. You know, the times when you could play an entire album from front to back without having to press fast forward. I miss the “feel good” music. I miss music that has meaning. I miss music without all the dramatics. I miss music that doesn’t require you to be “turnt up” to listen to it. I miss music that takes you to a place far far away the moment you hear the intro. Plain and simple: I miss music.

Don’t get me wrong, there are some artist that fill the void but they are rare. I’m still waiting on J. Cole’s second album. Frank Ocean and Miguel should’ve dropped albums like yesterday. Beyonce’ still has me waiting. The Weeknd needs to give me more.

I’m just a needy individual who needs my inspiration, so that I can inspire others. Is that too much to ask?


Ebony L. Morman

Ebony L. Morman

GMO's Senior Editor Ebony L. Morman received her B.A. in journalism from Northern Illinois University and her master’s in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. The Chicago-native enjoys writing about almost anything, but since she also has a passion for music, writing reviews of albums has become one of her favorite past times. Aside from GMO, Ebony freelances for a variety of publications and volunteers in her community.

Ebony can be contacted at EbonyM@glossmagazineonline.com
Follow her on Twitter at @EbonyEyes_GMO

Website: www.glossmagazineonline.com

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